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Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Infection in Joint Replacement
Infection in Artificial Joints Artificial joints are one of the most successful medical interventions, with the highest quality of life improvements in the medical field. Infection is the most feared ...
Rehabilitation after Total Hip Replacement
Rehabilitation after a hip replacement Physiotherapy Rehabilitation for this operation starts long before the operation date itself. At the pre-operative assessment the physiotherapist will give you e...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, The hip replacement operation
The hip replacement operation Once the decision has been taken to proceed with operation there are many things to be done before and after the day itself to ensure the best outcome. NHS Choices gives ...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Which hip replacement?
Types of Hip Replacement There are many different types of hip replacement or hip arthroplasty, allowing orthopaedic surgeons to choose the correct technique and hip prosthesis for the patient's part...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Child injuries from wheeled shoes and gliders
Injuries to Children from Roller Shoes, Heelers, Street Gliders New and innovative forms of activity for children are constantly being invented and produced for the mass market. Many children have hou...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Hamstring Injuries in Sports and Activities
Hamstring Injuries in Sport and Activities, Pulled Hamstring Hamstring injury is one of the most common sporting injuries. The hamstrings are injured most often in sports which involve rapid accelerat...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Joint pain and arthralgia
Joint Pain or Arthralgia Joint pain is one of the most common pain problems for which people go to a registered physiotherapist. Examination of a joint is a complex skill and needs someone with physio...
Knee Pain, Total Knee Replacement, Knee Ligament Injuries The total knee replacement is one of the great success stories of 20th century physical medicine. Total Knee Replacement Total knee replaceme...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, The normal knee
The Normal Knee The knee is one of the major weightbearing joints of the body. It is a hinge joint, bending and straightening like a hinge itself. The bending motion of the knee is re...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Knee function
Function Of The Knee The knee is one of the major weightbearing joints. It transmits the large forces generated by movements of the body. The knee must cope with walking, running, bending, jumping an...
Knee Joint Pain The knee is the largest joint in the body and normally one of the most stable. It has large ligaments which control its movement and large muscles to give it power and stability. Despi...
Acute Treatment Of Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury The first 48 to 72 hours after injury is referred to as the acute phase. This is the time when the inflammation may be increasing, swelling occurri...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Injury
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Injury, ACL Injury, ACL tear, cruciate injury Anterior cruciate ligament injury is one of the most common ligament injuries of the knee in sport and vigorous activity. A ser...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) Reconstruction
Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction, ACL Reconstruction This is an example of an advice leaflet for anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction. It should not be taken literally as your unit may g...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Arthroscopy For Knee Cartilage Tears
Arthroscopy Surgery For Knee Cartilage Tears Knee arthroscopy has been a huge advance in the management of many knee conditions with cartilage tears one of the most effective operations. You should ha...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation - Joint Repair Damage to the smooth articular cartilage in our major weight-bearing joints such as the knee can be painful and disabling for sports people and other...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Early Physio For ACL Reconstruction
Early Physiotherapy For Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) Reconstruction/Injury Anterior cruciate ligament injury or rupture is a common sporting injury but also occurs in others situations where the ...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, How Knee Cartilages Get Injured
How Knee Cartilages Get Injured Injury to the knee cartilages is very common in sports such as football and rugby, and one of the commonest injuries to have knee surgery for. Physiotherapy is importan...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Knee cartilages
The Knee CartilagesThe knee cartilage (minisci) are a crucial part of the knee joint and easy to injure. General structure The word cartilage is misleading as this normally refers to the smooth ...
Physiotherapy Site, Physiotherapists, Physio, Knee Lateral Ligament Injury
Lateral Ligament Injury of the Knee, Lateral Ligament Sprain or Strain, Knee Ligament StrainThe knee is not usually immobilised in a plaster cylinder but a long-leg, hinged brace is often used for 4 t...
